Artist Statement
Memory is an amazing thing. It’s the “lost and found” of our lives. Exploring that realm is my intention with this series. Each painting is a reflection of my thoughts about things I have encountered in my life. It’s the little things that can create and trigger any number of memories. I use influence from one moment in my life and let it lead me to the next, which allows me to follow the seemingly random path of my experiences. The paintings each represent chapters in the book that is my life.
The process of cutting and transferring ink from magazine paper to beeswax is a tedious technique but it allows me time for introspection. It is peaceful and silent. Just like memories; some images are clear while some barely remain. The end result is an array of imagery, which represents the various aspects and moments, which have brought me to the present. Each viewer is free to bring their own interpretation or just allow these works to trigger their own memories and thoughts.
Memory is an amazing thing. It’s the “lost and found” of our lives. Exploring that realm is my intention with this series. Each painting is a reflection of my thoughts about things I have encountered in my life. It’s the little things that can create and trigger any number of memories. I use influence from one moment in my life and let it lead me to the next, which allows me to follow the seemingly random path of my experiences. The paintings each represent chapters in the book that is my life.
The process of cutting and transferring ink from magazine paper to beeswax is a tedious technique but it allows me time for introspection. It is peaceful and silent. Just like memories; some images are clear while some barely remain. The end result is an array of imagery, which represents the various aspects and moments, which have brought me to the present. Each viewer is free to bring their own interpretation or just allow these works to trigger their own memories and thoughts.
Miniatures:
